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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that talks about subjects regarding open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New advancements in distance learning technology make it possible for humans in nations all around the world to take online classes. MOOCs are free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that distance learning organizations must deal with today because technology-enhanced learning is improving so quickly. This collected edition details a series of recent reports and interesting announcements related to MOOCs. How can educators guarantee that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? How can participants make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Wesleyan University to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can we manage poor student motivation and high attrition?

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